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1 THE AUSTRALASIAN CARNIVOROUS PLANTS SOCIETY INC. CARNIFLORA NEWS September 2017 Welcome to Carniflora News, a newsletter produced by the Australasian Carnivorous Plants Society Inc. that documents the meetings, news and events of the Society. The current Executive of the Australasian Carnivorous Plant Society Inc. comprises: President - Wesley Fairhall Vice President David Colbourn Treasurer Kirk Füzzy Hirsch Secretary - Kirk Fuzzy Hirsch Journal Editor - Dr. Robert Gibson Public Officer - Wesley Fairhall Publicity Officer Kirk Füzzy Hirsch Website Manager Marina Chong Newsletter Editor - David Colbourn Merchandise Officer David Colbourn Social Media Coordinator Glen Moss Brisbane Representative Alan Haase Brisbane Representative - Brent Jones Events Coordinator - Jeremy Aitken Seed Bank Manager - Ian Woolf Page 1

2 CALENDER JANUARY 12th January AUSCPS meeting - Sydney; featuring Dionaea (VFT) FEBRUARY 2nd February AUSCPS meeting - Brisbane 9th February AUSCPS meeting - Sydney; featuring Byblis, Drosophyllum & Roridula MARCH 2nd March AUSCPS meeting - Brisbane 9th March AUSCPS meeting - Sydney; featuring Utricularia, Aldrovanda & Genlisea 23rd March - 3rd April Sydney Royal Easter Show APRIL 2nd April Carnivorous Plant Judging, Royal Easter Show 6th April AUSCPS meeting - Brisbane 13th April AUSCPS meeting - Sydney; featuring Nepenthes MAY 4th May AUSCPS meeting - Brisbane 11th May AUSCPS meeting - Sydney; featuring Cephalotus & Heliamphora JUNE 1st June AUSCPS meeting - Brisbane 8th June AUSCPS meeting - Sydney; featuring Carnivorous Bromeliads JULY 6th July AUSCPS meeting - Brisbane 13th July AUSCPS meeting - Sydney; featuring Winter growing Drosera AUGUST 3rd August AUSCPS meeting - Brisbane 10th August AUSCPS meeting - Sydney; featuring Pinguicula SEPTEMBER 1st September AUSCPS meeting - Brisbane 8th September AUSCPS meeting Sydney; featuring Nepenthes 23-24th September Kariong Plant Lover s Fair OCTOBER 6th October AUSCPS meeting - Brisbane 13th October AUSCPS meeting - Sydney; featuring Tropical & Temperate Drosera 15th October Damfest, Warragamba NOVEMBER 3rd November AUSCPS meeting - Brisbane 10th November AUSCPS meeting - Sydney, Featuring - Sarracenia & Darlingtonia Triffid Park open day (TBA) DECEMBER 2-3rd December VCPS annual show, Collector s Corner, Melbourne Plants with Bite (TBA) Page 2

3 PRESIDENT S REPORT 2017 President s report Australasian Carnivorous Plant Society Inc. It is hard to believe an entire year has elapsed since the last time I wrote my piece in this newsletter. In my opinion, the Society has enjoyed a very exciting and busy year. just ask any member of the Committee and you will be told so! We are now meeting in the much more spacious and comfortable Music Room in the Woodstock Community Centre which aside from the pleasant ambience, accommodates our increased attendance with some provision for future growth. Many thanks to Kirk for the timely communication with Burwood City Council. It is fitting and proper to acknowledge the Society s hard-working Committee, for their combined efforts in realising the ideals of the A.C.P.S. Inc. All members of the Committee have contributed, each contributing their gifts to areas of their expertise. Jeremy Aitken has assumed the important role of Events Coordinator. This new role was long overdue and the Committee is very grateful for Jeremy s enthusiasm. A look at the Society s Webpage will also enable you to see the Youtube recording made by Jeremy of Stewart McPherson s June 2017 Drosera of the World Australian book launch. Dave Colbourn is to be commended for his many initiatives such as the Society s involvement with the Royal Agricultural Society at the Royal Easter Show. This event alone enables thousands of Show visitors to be exposed to the wonders of Carnivorous plants. In addition, the upcoming publication detailing all known native and exotic C.ps growing wild in the Sydney and Blue Mountains areas will also be a first. The Society s monthly newsletter Carniflora News continues to provide up-to-date news of events and cultivation tips for members benefit. Marina Chong as Website Manager works quietly behind the scenes to ensure the Society s Webpage and Blog site are working and accessible to members and visitors alike. The Society is indebted to Marina for the know-how and can do attitude she brings to this important aspect of communication. Attendees at meetings are also indebted to Marina for the refreshments she brings to each meeting. Robert Gibson is to be complimented for the Society s excellent Carniflora Australis journal. Each attractive edition is packed with informative text, maps, keys and photographs which add so much to members knowledge of C.ps in the wild and under cultivation. Please feel free to contribute articles for publication via the Society s webpage or address. Copy is always appreciated! Kirk Fuzzy Hirsch works very hard as Treasurer and Membership Secretary to ensure the Society s finances remain in the black. Aside from ensuring the membership database is kept current and new members receive all relevant communications, Kirk also assumes the onerous role of calculating sales proceeds to members selling at designated A.C.P.S. Inc. events plus commissions payable to the Society. Furthermore, Kirk s flair at presenting the Plant of the Month segment at monthly meetings is now legendary! Page 3

4 Brent Jones and Alan Haase are to be congratulated for their pioneering efforts to launch and nurture the Brisbane Chapter of the A.C.P.S. Inc. Although regular attendees numbers are modest, we are confident over time for growth in numbers. These gentlemen have periodically graced the Sydney meetings with their presence. Keep up the good work! Glen Moss continues to be a willing worker assisting behind the scenes in managing the Facebook page and tasks as varied as resolving issues regarding Australia Post and the Society s P.O. Box, purchasing a marquee and signage for the Society s use at events to clearing alien C.P.s from the Royal National Park. Glen is a true all-rounder. Our Facebook page now has more than 1800 followers and has proven to be a great way to advertise the Society around the globe and be a point of contact for our younger members. Finally, Ian Woolf needs to be thanked for his contribution as Seed Bank Manager. This position is important not least for fund-raising, but also ensuring rare and unusual C.p. seeds are available at very modest costs to members. Most of the seeds offered for sale are grown by locals and are therefore known to be tried and true. Members are visitors are encouraged to make full use of the Seed Bank, both through donation and purchase of seeds. Few gardening highs are as memorable as watching a plant s growth from germination to flowering. The Committee does not exist for itself, but to ensure the Society can function for the wider membership. To this end, all members of the Committee value members constructive feedback, initiatives and assistance at meetings, shows and other events. From time-totime rosters will be distributed via Carniflora News and at meetings for special events. PLEASE add your name to one or more of the rosters, even if you can only help for a couple of hours. Many hands on deck ensures a fairer and more manageable distribution of work and responsibility. As I was re-elected as President at the July 2017 A.G.M, I look forward to working with my fellow Committee and all other members for the continued advancement and realisation of the A.C.P.S. Inc s goals of education, cultivation and conservation of Carnivorous plants. With all good wishes, Wesley Fairhall - President Page 4

5 NEWS MEMBERSHIP The Australasian Carnivorous Plants Society Inc. offers two forms of membership to cater for those who want to receive electronic versions of Carniflora Australis ($25) and those who still prefer the printed version ($35). The difference in cost is to cater for the increase in postage and printing fees of the journal. Membership also entitles access to the Society s seed bank, ability to sell plants at meetings and official events, and access to our vast library of international journals. Please renew your membership by completing the attached form. If you're not sure if you are a current member, please contact Kirk at auscps@gmail.com. Please note that membership is for a calendar year. JOURNAL UPDATE The September edition of Carniflora Australis is out now. The journal features articles on Jose Da Costa s carnivorous plant collection, Roridula in the wild and cultivation, five alternate methods of cultivation of Cephalotus and variations in Cephalotus. YOUTUBE CHANNEL The Australasian Carnivorous Plants Society Inc. now has a Youtube channel. The first of the uploaded videos is of S t e w a r t M c P h e r s o n s presentation to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the d i s c o v e r y o f N e p e n t h e s attenboroughii. Visit the link below to view this video: w a t c h? v=ms9dpkqc3qe&t=1sh This video will be followed by an upload of the Drosera of the World book launch. Over time, we hope to have a variety of videos about Carnivorous Plants on this channel. Page 5

The Plant Lovers Fair features over 40 Exhibitors, including the Australasian Carnivorous Plant Society, offering plants for collectors and garden lovers from ornamental to food gardens, trees,

6 PHOTOS If you have any C.P. related photos that are suitable for publication in this newsletter, please them to KARIONG PLANT LOVER S FAIR The Kariong Plant Lover s Fair will be held over the weekend of the 23-24th September The Plant Lovers Fair features over 40 Exhibitors, including the Australasian Carnivorous Plant Society, offering plants for collectors and garden lovers from ornamental to food gardens, trees, shrubs and ground covers plus quality garden products. More information can be found at: We are looking for volunteers to man the stall. Please indicate your availability via to auscps@gmail.com NEW UTRICULARIA FORM DISCOVERED IN SYDNEY Members of the AUSCPS and other botanists have discovered, what is likely to be, a new form of Utricularia dichotoma growing in the Sydney area. The flower is similar to the flower of U. dichotoma except for two distinct lobes in the corolla (pictured below), a feature not previously observed in this species and the yellow/cream raised ridges on the palate appeared to be shorter when compared to the species. Two separate colonies were observed in flower in July, well outside of the normal flowering season for U. dichotoma. Plants were observed growing in wet peaty sand on the edge of a perennial seep in semi-shaded conditions. Scapes were 10-15cm long. Further research is being conducted on the leaf, bract and trap morphology to determine whether this form warrants specific rank. Page 6

7 PHOTOS Left - Drosera hirsuta flower (Dr. Robert Gibson) Below - Drosera macrantha from Wongan Hills detailing the many fine filiform segments of the styles. (Dr Robert Gibson) Page 7

8 SYDNEY MEETING MINUTES MINUTES OF THE AUSTRALASIAN CARNIVOROUS PLANT SOCIETY INC. MEETING HELD ON FRIDAY, 11 TH AUGUST 2017 WOODSTOCK COMMUNITY CENTRE, CHURCH STREET, BURWOOD The meeting opened at 7:30 p.m. PRESENT There were 21 members and visitors in attendance. APOLOGIES Apologies were received from Jeremy Aitkins and Jeff Williams MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Minutes were not supplied at the time of publication. Page 8

9 Above - David Colbourn presents a talk on alternate method of Cephalotus cultivation. Below - Members hover over the sales table, which featured Cephalotus, Drosera, Drosophyllum, Nepenthes and Pinguicula. Page 9

10 Above Left - David Colbourn s Cephalotus terrarium. Left - Cephalotus grown by Troy Cooper. Above Right - Cephalotus grown on the wick method, as recommended by Allen Lowrie. Pots have a thick candle wick inserted into the bottom of the pot and are placed into a fast food drink container. Page 10

11 BRISBANE MEETING MINUTES AGENDA OF THE AUSTRALASIAN CARNIVOROUS PLANT SOCIETY INC. MEETING HELD ON FRIDAY, 4TH AUGUST, 2017, KENMORE LIBRARY, KENMORE VILLAGE SHOPPING CENTRE, 9 BROOKFIELD RD, KENMORE QLD 4069 No minutes were supplied at the time of publication. Page 11

12 IN THE GREENHOUSE ALDROVANDA Plants will end dormancy. Turions will commence growth and start to appear on the surface of the water. BROCCHINIA / CATOPSIS Maintain high light levels and humidity. Protect from frost. BYBLIS Byblis gigantea and lamellata will be in full growth. Keep the soil moist. The northern annual species of Byblis may be sown now. Germination commences when temperatures regularly reach 30 C. Artificial heat and/or smoke/ga3 treatment will induce germination. CEPHALOTUS Keep the soil moist but well drained. Avoid fungal problems by keeping good air movement around the plants. Flowering occurs in mid Spring. DARLINGTONIA Darlingtonia will break dormancy and commence growth. Keep moist and expose to cold temperatures for as long as possible. Stratified seed will begin to germinate. DIONAEA All VFTs will break dormancy and commence growth with fresh leaves and flowers. Consider removing the flower spike and use for vegetative propagation. DROSERA Tuberous Drosera are near the end of the growth cycle with the tall growing species in flower. Pollinate the flowers. Keep the pots moist. Pygmy Drosera are in leaf production phase with some species flowering. Keep plants moist to wet. Other Winter growing species such as D. ramentacea, cistiflora and pauciflora will be in active growth and flower. Keep the pots moist. Tropical and sub-tropical species will be in growth. Keep protected from frost. Temperate Drosera such as D. filiformis, D. intermedia and D. rotundifolia will emerge from dormancy. DROSOPHYLLUM Drosophyllum will be in active growth. Drosophyllum tolerates higher soil moisture levels during the colder months and may be watered using the tray method. Flowering commences in Spring. Flowers are self fertile. GENLISEA Genlisea should be in flower and active growth. Keep the water levels high with these species. Keep protected from frost. Page 12

13 HELIAMPHORA Keep plants in a bright and humid location. Light levels may be increased with the cooler nights. NEPENTHES Spring is a great time for Nepenthes. Aim to keep the lowland plants above 15 C. Spotting of the leaves is a sign of temperatures being too low. Highland species enjoy the cooler nights and will continue to grow. Keep plants above 5 C. PINGUICULA Mexican species/hybrids are dormant. Look out for the Summer carnivorous leaves in the coming months. Keep the soil drier. Some of the non-carnivorous leaves may be removed for leaf cuttings. Warm-temperate species such as P. primuliflora and lusitanica will continue growth. Flowering occurs in the Spring. Keep the water up to P. primuliflora and take leaf cuttings. RORIDULA Roridula is in active growth. Flowering occurs in late winter and spring. Sow seed now onto moist peat/sand. Germination may take 3-8 weeks. Keep the soil moist and place in very bright situations. Ensure good air circulation to avoid fungal attack of the seedlings. SARRACENIA All Sarracenia species/hybrids will resume growth with fresh leaf shoots and flowers. Sarracenia flava and oreophila species look their best in spring. Increase the water level / frequency and keep in full sun. UTRICULARIA Most terrestrial Utricularia will be in active growth and flower. Keep moist to wet. Flowering will resume. Aquatic Utricularia will resume growth. Winter growing species, such as U. multifida and U. menziesii will be in active growth and in flower. Tropical Utricularia - Maintain higher temperatures, humidity and air movement. Keep soils moist. Page 13

!!! SEED BANK There currently is a good range of seed available in the Seed Bank. Seed packets are $1 each for members.

To order the T- Shirts, contact David at davecolbourn@gmail.com.

The cards are free and available for collection from our meetings.

PEAT MOSS The Society has sourced a supplier of quality Sphagnum Peat Moss and is now supplying packaged peat to members and visitors

14 !!! SEED BANK There currently is a good range of seed available in the Seed Bank. Seed packets are $1 each for members. Donations of seed is welcome. Please supply location data if available. Your Seed Bank Officer is Ian Woolf. iwoolf@gmail.com. The seed bank list is contained at the end of this newsletter. T-SHIRTS T-shirts printed with our logo printed on the front are available for $35 each. These T-Shirts are a great way to promote and support the Society at functions and shows. To order the T- Shirts, contact David at davecolbourn@gmail.com. MERCHANDISE CONTACT CARDS The Society now produces a business sized card with all of our contact details. The cards are free and available for collection from our meetings. Members and visitors are welcome to take a handful of cards to distribute to other Carnivorous Plant enthusiasts. PEAT MOSS The Society has sourced a supplier of quality Sphagnum Peat Moss and is now supplying packaged peat to members and visitors to the Society s meetings and events. The packs contain approximately 2L of high quality Canadian Sphagnum peat for $10 per box. SMOKE DISCS Smoke discs aid in the germination of difficult species of Drosera, Byblis etc, that often germinate after a bushfire. The discs are available for $5.00 each at meetings or contact Ian Woolf on iwoolf@gmail.com! Page 14

SPONSORS Sponsorship of Carniflora Australis and Carniflora News is welcome.

TECH 2U can be contacted via any of the following means: Address: Suite 19, 924 Pacific Highway Gordon NSW 2072 Postal Address: Suite 19, 924 Pacific Highway Gordon NSW 2072 Tel: 1300 36

FOR ALL YOUR CARNIVOROUS PLANT REQUIREMENTS INCLUDING: PLANTS, PEAT MOSS, POTS, LABELS, BOOKS AND LIVE SPHAGNUM MOSS VISIT OUR COMPREHENSIVE WEB SITE: www.triffidpark.com.

15 SPONSORS Sponsorship of Carniflora Australis and Carniflora News is welcome. $40 will get you a business card sized ad included in two Carniflora Australis journals; and 12 x Carniflora News issues. Contact Dr. Gibson at auscps@gmail.com for further details. TECH 2U can be contacted via any of the following means: Address: Suite 19, 924 Pacific Highway Gordon NSW 2072 Postal Address: Suite 19, 924 Pacific Highway Gordon NSW 2072 Tel: or Fax: Technical Contact: support@tech2u.com.au TRIFFID PARK SPECIALISING IN MAIL ORDER CARNIVOROUS PLANTS. ALSO WHOLESALE AND STOCK FOR MARKET STALLS. FOR ALL YOUR CARNIVOROUS PLANT REQUIREMENTS INCLUDING: PLANTS, PEAT MOSS, POTS, LABELS, BOOKS AND LIVE SPHAGNUM MOSS VISIT OUR COMPREHENSIVE WEB SITE: Triffid Park is not open for public sales, but we do hold our Annual Open Day at our Carnivorous Plant Nursery once a year. Check our web site for a date, and plan it into your next holiday. Owned and operated by Jason and Donna Smith 103 DANDENONG-HASTINGS ROAD, SOMERVILLE, VIC, trifffids@triffidpark.com.au Page 15

16 CONTACT US Australasian Carnivorous Plants Society PO Box 70, Burwood, N.S.W Page 16

17 MEMBERSHIP FORM The Australasian Carnivorous Plant Society INC. is a non-profit organisation formed in December 2002 to promote the education, cultivation and conservation of carnivorous plants. The Society formed from the New South Wales Carnivorous Plant Society Inc. which was established in Yearly membership entitles you to attend monthly meetings, access to our Seed Bank, ability to sell plants at official stalls at which the Society participates, monthly E-newsletters, and two editions of Carniflora Australis, our high quality biannual journal. Membership is $35 per year, however if you wish to receive electronic versions of the journal, membership is only $25 per year (valid address is required). Payment options are contained below: CASH, MONEY ORDER OR CHEQUE Please send your money order or cheque, made out to AUSTRALASIAN CARNIVOROUS PLANT SOCIETY INC., along with the completed form below to: Membership Secretary Australasian Carnivorous Plant Society Inc. PO Box 70, Burwood, NSW 1805 AUSTRALIA DIRECT DEPOSIT Banking details are below. Please add your address and name as payment reference. Alternatively, the Membership Secretary at auscps@gmail.com to advise of your payment and attach the completed form below: Acc. Name: Australasian Carnivorous Plant Society Inc. Acc. BSB: Acc. Number: Ref: Use your name and address PAYPAL Use the Send Money tab to make your payment. Use the current Paypal address auscps@gmail.com. Set your fee (depending upon membership option). Add your name, mailing address, address and phone number in the notes tab. You will receive an automatic receipt from Paypal AUSTRALASIAN CARNIVOROUS PLANT SOCIETY INC. MEMBERSHIP FORM Membership Type (please circle): New Renewal Journal Type (please circle): Printed - $35/yr Electronic - $25/yr Membership Period (please circle): Name:... Postal Address:... Suburb:. State:... Postcode:... County:.. Address:. Page 17

18 AUSTRALASIAN CARNIVOROUS PLANT SOCIETY SEED BANK GENUS SPECIES Sub- Species Variety / Form QUANTITY LOCATION DATA Harvest Date Drosera admirabilis 1 February 2017 Drosera auriculata 2 Picnic Point, NSW September 2012 Drosera auriculata 1 Kaipara, NZ Drosera auriculata 1 Cameron Park, NSW September 2010 Drosera auriculata 1 Nelligi, NSW Drosera auriculata 1 South Australia October 2014 Drosera auriculata pink 1 Freycinet, Tasmania October 2010 Drosera auriculata 1 Adamstown, NSW Drosera auriculata 2 Nowra, NSW 2012 Drosera capensis broad Leaf 2 Drosera capensis Tamlin s Red 1 February 2017 Drosera coccicaulis alba 2 Drosera collinsiae 1 Mbuluri River, Swaziland, RSA October 2014 Drosera collinsiae 1 Usutlu, Swaziland, RSA October 2014 Drosera dielsiana 1 Drosera filiformis 5 Drosera glanduligera 10 Nannup, WA October 2016 Drosera hirsuta 6 October 2016 Drosera hookeri 1 Jamieson, VIC December 2012 Drosera indumenta swamp Form 2 previously D. macrantha October 2014 Drosera macrantha Swamp Form 1 Drosera macrantha Swamp Form 1 October 2012 Chimanimani Range, Drosera natalensis 8 Zimbabwe Drosera nidiformis 5 March 2016 Drosera peltata 1 Beechworth, Vic October 2012 Drosera rotundifolia 3 Drosera spatulata 2 Ahipara, Nth. Is. N.Z. Drosera X Snyderi 22 Drosera X Snyderi 1 January 2017 Drosera tomentosa Var glabrata 1 February 2017 Drosera tokaiensis 1 March 2016 Darlingtonia californica 33 Sarracenia purpurea pupurea 4 Whixall Bog, North Shorpshire, England April 2013 Sarracenia purpurea venosa var. burkii 1 Hamstead, Vic April 2015 Sarracenia purpurea purpurea Var. rupicola 11 Dorcas Bay, Ontario, Canada Sarracenia leucophylla 1 Gas Station site, Perdido February 2017 Dionaea muscipula 1 (mixed) ex Ian Woolf Stylidium eriorhizum 1 Mount Fox, Nth QLD Utricularia laterifolia 1 Newcastle December 2015 Page 18

THE AUSTRALASIAN CARNIVOROUS PLANTS SOCIETY INC. CARNIFLORA NEWS

THE AUSTRALASIAN CARNIVOROUS PLANTS SOCIETY INC. CARNIFLORA NEWS January 2018 Welcome to Carniflora News, a newsletter produced by the Australasian Carnivorous Plants Society Inc. that documents the meetings,